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Legislation Information 2008

An important piece of the puzzle . . .



FAST FACTS
Parent Summit
Unite and consider ways to effectively build grass-roots support in our communities for public schools. April 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Details here.

E-advocate
The Association of
Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD) offers an e-advocacy and legislative update program through its website. To register, simply click on the “Take Action” icon at www.amsd.org.
 
Lobby line
The Lobby Line service provides a daily briefing on happenings at the State Capitol from the Minnesota School Boards Association. Call 800-864-6722 or visit the MSBA website at www.mnmsba.org.

Legislative Priorities
Every year, the School Board sets priorities that if acted upon by the Legislature would produce enough money to meet the District's needs.

2008 priorities

2007 priorities
2006 priorities
2005 priorities
2004 priorities
2003 priorities

Links to Legislators
Contact info for all Mounds View School District legislators.

Sen. Satveer Chaudhary, 50
Rep. Kate Knuth, 50B
Sen. Don Betzold, 51
Rep. Tom Tillberry, 51B
Sen. Sandy Rummel, 53
Rep. Paul Gardner, 53A
Rep. Carol McFarlane, 53B
Sen. John Marty, 54
Rep. Mindy Greiling, 54A
Rep. Bev Scalze, 54B

Tips for communicating with and contacting legislators.

Map
What legislative districts represent our residents?


Organizations
Neighbors United
Parents United for Public Schools
P.S. Minnesota
Minnesota State Legislature Home Page
Association of Metropolitan School Districts
Minnesota School Boards Association
Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Minnesota Association of School Business Officials


Reports and background
Legislation and Bill Tracking
Minnesota School Finance: A Guide for Legislators
A Glossary of Fiscal Terms and Acronyms K-12 Education
How are schools funded?
Parent lobbying packet
2007 Session preview

Session review
How did the 2007 Legislative session impact Mounds View Public Schools?
2006 Legislative session impact on Mounds View Public Schools
2005 Legislative session impact on Mounds View Public Schools

A resolution submitted to the Minnesota School Boards Association asking the Legislature for greater funding support for districts experiencing declining enrollment.